The Merrow family has owned and operated 'Balor Bar' for generations. Known for its warm atmosphere, hearty laughter, and the best stout in the county, the pub is more than a business - it's a cherished family tradition.

At the helm of Balor Bar are Malachy and Lizzie Merrow, a spirited couple whose love for their pub is only rivalled by their love for their three children: Conor, Keira and Maeve.

The pair have always envisioned passing the bar down to their kids, keeping their legacy alive. However, not everyone is on board.

Clare is just one of 27 artists and makers taking part in this annual event.

Clare is a mixed media artist, who is based in Wetherby working in a studio in her beautiful garden.  She works in a very loose free style, getting inspiration from nature, landscape and her love of gardens.    Much of her work depicts meadows and beach scenes from memories of happy times on holiday.  She uses acrylics, working with palette knives but also likes to use inks, and other implements to mark make.

Every Thursday, join Northlight Artistic Director Boris Cruse for a sociable, morning of art, drawing, painting and creativity at our Arts Centre in Chapel Allerton, Leeds.

This relaxed, self led group for adults offers a welcoming space to connect with like minded people, learn new skills, or develop your creative practice. Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced artist - we welcome everyone.

Bring along your own project or explore the variety of materials we provide including paints, watercolours, charcoal, pastels, paper and our A3 printing press.

4-Week Pottery Course with Poppy Davis at Northlight Arts Centre

Northlight Arts Centre offer an abundance of courses and activities to enable the creative mind. Our Life Drawing workshops are tailored to the needs of each participant. Perfect for the beginner and advanced artists alike.

The models are exquisitely lit within our gallery space. Easels, drawing boards and materials all provided 

Inspired by 'To improvise a Mountain' selected by artist Lynette Yiadom Boakye, Will Humphries and Spike Edwards (SPILL) have designed Artspace for families to express themselves in movement, light drawing and chatter to each other sat on special rocking chairs.

This half term holiday Tuesday - Friday, different free activities each day will be offered by gallery staff or artists to carry on the idea that art is a way of speaking to ourselves.

After five years of community-led activities, Climate Action Leeds invites the city to come together to celebrate our collective achievements. Thousands of people have been, and continue to take action to help create the sustainable city we deserve - one that is zero carbon, nature positive and socially just. This showcase event will offer a chance to recognise our successes, acknowledge key challenges, and share plans for our next steps.